About the course

Genetics is having a profound impact on society. Conservation, agriculture, biotechnology and medicine are all undergoing a revolution, made possible by scientific advances in contemporary genetics.

　　At Sussex, you’ll see how these advances are helping us better understand the genetic basis of human health. You’ll also explore how technological solutions can transform the treatment of disease. And how this could lead us to developing personalised medicine.

　　In the School of Life Sciences, you’ll join a friendly and supportive community of students and academics. You’ll learn from experts specialising in fields such as cancer biology, neurological disorders and population ecology. Your teaching is based on the latest research. On your course, you’ll:

　　be inspired by a wide range of topics, from cell and molecular biology, genomics and bioinformatics, to structural and developmental biology and neuroscience

　　learn to use modern experimental techniques and carry out hands-on work in our labs

　　develop data analysis and communication skills, with the opportunity to learn computing and programming

　　carry out your own research project.

　　When you graduate, you’ll have the skills and knowledge for a wide range of science and science-related careers. This could include:

　　the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries

　　the NHS and healthcare

　　science writing or publishing

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Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Autumn (September), 2024	Brighton
Autumn (September), 2025	Brighton

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Sussex

You will need good grades in your high school leaving qualifications and may sometimes require additional study (depending on the qualification structure in your home country).

　　International Baccalaureate - Typical offer 32-34 points overall from the full IB Diploma. Subjects -

　　Higher Levels must include at least one from Biology, Chemistry or Physics, with a grade of 5.

　　Typical A-level offer: AAB-ABB

　　IELTS (Academic) - 6.5 overall, including at least 6.0 in each component, TOEFL (iBT) - 88 overall, including at least 20 in Listening, 19 in Reading, 21 in Speaking, 23 in Writing.

　　GCSEs - You must have GCSE (or equivalent) English, Mathematics and two Science subjects with grade 5 in each (or grade B).

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　The next application deadline is 01 August 2024

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Sussex. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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